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Finland vs Sweden: safety comparison

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Finland vs Sweden: side-by-side safety comparison. Risk scores, FCDO + US State advisories, drug law, women's safety, LGBTQ+ status.

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Finland sits a little lower on the Warnely composite score than Sweden (8 against 19), but the gap is small enough that the practical difference comes down to category-by-category detail rather than the headline. The biggest single category gap is in crime, where Finland scores 1/5 against Sweden's 2/5. The US State Department currently carries a Level 1 advisory on Finland and a Level 2 on Sweden. Drug law diverges sharply: Sweden carries a tier-severe regime against Finland's more permissive framework.
🇫🇮Finland 🇸🇪Sweden
Warnely composite (0–100, lower is safer) 8 / 100 19 / 100
Risk tier Very Safe Very Safe
UK FCDO advisory No active advisory No active advisory
US State Department advisory Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution)
Global Peace Index rank #10 #35
Drug law Strict Severe (long sentences)
Women's safety rating Very Safe Very Safe
LGBTQ+ legal status marriage marriage
Tap water n/a n/a
Currency EUR SEK
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Finland vs Sweden: common questions

Is Finland or Sweden safer to visit?

Finland has the lower Warnely composite risk score: 8/100 vs 19/100 (lower is safer). Both scores factor in crime, terrorism, natural disasters, health, civil unrest, and infrastructure.

Is Finland or Sweden safer for solo female travellers?

Finland is rated Very Safe for women's safety; Sweden is rated Very Safe. Read the full guides for city-level detail.

What do FCDO and US State Department say about Finland and Sweden?

Finland: No active advisory (FCDO), Level 1 (Exercise Normal Precautions) (US State). Sweden: No active advisory (FCDO), Level 2 (Exercise Increased Caution) (US State).

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